Biting Back in the Baywith Pinky Green Recreational fishing in the Western Bay of Plenty last week varied through almost all levels and areas between 'not too bad ' to 'pretty good ' again. The exception was for surfcasters who in most areas... Read More

John ArtsAbundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz Last week we discussed macular degeneration and today the other common eye diseases of cataracts and glaucoma. Cataracts are the clouding of the lens of the eye. If the lens becomes cloudy, the image... Read More

Dr Anna Rolleston The Cardiac Clinic Ensure you are able to spend your future wealth doing things you want to do and living the life you deserve. So often the case is, as the saying goes 'so many people spend their health gaining wealth, and then... Read More

Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz With my ministerial responsibilities, I have spent a lot of time away from home in the last fortnight. Places I have visited have included Christchurch where, in addition to a number of meetings, I visited... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz It's not the water that drowns you. It's your clothes. Darwin's theory about natural selection continues to march on relentlessly, sorting the population into those who have the nous to keep themselves... Read More

News HoundsAdy & Flo www.sunlive.co.nz I'm gradually getting the hang of this retrieving thing, after another exciting outing into the wilds with the boss and Uncle. The penny has finally dropped that all this stick fetching I've been doing is... Read More

Cr Bill FaulknerFaulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz The on again, off again Marine Precinct project got yet another kick start at the full council meeting this week. The marine industry in Tauranga had a 600 tonne slipway facility at Sulphur Point... Read More

Te Ururoa FlavellMP for Waiariki www.waiariki.maori.nz Tena ano tatou. E hoa ma, one of the great things about a Parliamentary recess is having the opportunity to get out and about the electorate and really get a feel for the initiatives that are... Read More

Ian McLeanSpokesperson for the Green Party We all need reliable transport at a reasonable cost. And that is what a Toyota provides. Functional transportation, and not much more. When you buy a Mercedes, you invest in quality. The benefit is comfort... Read More

Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz Our young people are our future. The world they will live in depends partly on what we do now to shape the world of the future, and partly on how well they are equipped to deal with the challenges... Read More

Brian AndersonThe Western Frontwww.sunlive.co.nz On Wednesday, at the Long Term Plan submissions, I was accused by a councillor of saying nice things about the council. I admit that I am often judgmental over some council decisions but, even then,... Read More

Gourmet Guideby Jo Blennerhassett of The Good Food Trading Co. When you're running short on time, but need a good meal for yourself or the family, it doesn't get much better than Alexander's Fine Foods 'One Pot Meals'. Their products are made with... Read More